Hydrologist

Overview

Stantec is seeking a Hydrologist to join our Environmental Services team. The position will ideally be located in Burnaby, Victoria, or Sidney, British Columbia, with flexibility for other BC offices. The successful candidate will provide field, technical and project management support for the design and implementation of hydrology, climate, water quality, water resources, and other environmental management components of Stantec’s programs.

• Prepare, participate in and/or lead field programs required for hydrologic or climatic data collection and monitoring programs.
• Highly proficient in the use of Aquarius software program.
• Participate in interdisciplinary teams responsible for conducting baseline studies, assessments, and ongoing monitoring programs.
• Support hydrometric and climatological site selection and study design activities. Train staff when appropriate.
• Compile, manage and assess hydrometric, hydrogeologic, climate, water quality, and water use data.
• Ensure equipment is maintained and calibrated to meet operational and field requirements.
• Support ongoing data management and reporting functions.
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written – including technical or scientific writing).

• Demonstrated experience related to hydrometric and groundwater monitoring, and surface water and groundwater sampling.
• Participate in the business development of water resources projects, writing proposals, developing scopes and budgets, and communicating with clients and contractors.
• Development of junior staff through training, mentoring and review of project work.
• Development and review of safe work practices, including project-specific health and safety planning.
• Familiarity with British Columbia and Federal regulatory environments for environmental monitoring and construction projects would be an asset.

• Master’s degree in Hydrology, Water Resources Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 7 years’ related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Professional registration or the ability to obtain a professional registration (P. Eng. or P. Geo.) is required.

Typical office environment involves computer work and sedentary activity; field work may involve exposure to the elements, including inclement weather.

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties may be assigned or changed at any time with or without notice.

Stantec is a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting. We foster diverse perspectives and collaborate to address climate change, digital transformation, and future-proofing communities and infrastructure.

• Pay ranges vary by location:
  Outside of Lower Mainland, BC — Min Salary $94,000;
  Max Salary $141,000.
• Lower Mainland, BC — Min Salary $99,600;
  Max Salary $149,500.
• Pay transparency: final compensation is based on education, qualifications, experience, and location.
• Benefits for regular full-time and part-time employees (≥20 hours/week) include health, dental, vision, wellness programs, retirement savings plan, and more as described in company policy.

Primary Location: Canada | BC | Burnaby

Organization: 1232 Env Svcs-CA British Columbia-Burnaby BC

Employee Status: Regular

Travel: Yes

Schedule: Full time

Job Posting: 12/09/2025 09:09:29

Req : 1002267